Cheesy Taco Spaghetti

For the perfect twist on Taco Tuesday or spaghetti night, make Cheesy Taco Spaghetti! Seasoned ground beef and pasta mixed with a cheesy sauce and baked until hot and bubbly—a satisfying and easy dinner the whole family will enjoy.

Best Taco Spaghetti Recipe

This taco spaghetti casserole is so quick to put together for a great weeknight meal. Filled with cheese and taco meat and pasta, Cheesy Taco Spaghetti really hits the spot.

I love a good traditional spaghetti meat sauce, but also love to switch things up for dinner to make it interesting. This Taco spaghetti recipe is perfect for that! It’s a dinner recipe that the entire family loves and my kids always request it.

Check out these other delicious spaghetti recipes: Easy Chicken Spaghetti | Best Baked Spaghetti | Million Dollar Spaghetti | Cheesy Bacon Spaghetti.

Ingredients Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make the Cheesy Taco Spaghetti (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the easy to print recipe card):

• Spaghetti – use either regular spaghetti noodles (or thin/angel hair).
• Ground beef – for a lighter alternative, ground turkey also works well in this recipe.
• Taco seasoning – use your favorite taco seasoning. Low sodium is a great way to reduce the salt in the recipe if needed. Find the best homemade taco seasoning here.
• Water
• Cream of chicken soup – use regular cream of chicken or a light version if you’d like to reduce the fat and salt.
• Cheese – I prefer Velveeta cheese for this recipe for extra creaminess and also include cheddar cheese.
• Rotel – we use the original Rotel tomatoes, but you can use another flavor if you prefer.

How To Make Taco Spaghetti

Just a few simple stove-top steps and then baking until warm and bubbly (full instructions in the recipe box below).

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Boil the spaghetti according to the package directions. Drain well and set aside.
• Brown the ground beef into a large skillet and drain. Add the taco seasoning and water and bring to a light simmer.
• Mix the cream of chicken soup, Velveeta cheese, and Rotel into the taco meat and cook until the cheese melts. Add the cooked spaghetti and stir well.

• Pour the spaghetti mixture into the prepared dish and top with the shredded cheddar cheese.
• Bake the casserole uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling around the edges.

• Cool the casserole slightly before serving.

Favorite Taco Spaghetti Toppings

Here are some favorite taco toppings that we like to use.

• Sour cream
• Chopped onion (or green onions)
• Guacamole (or sliced avocado)
• Pico de Gallo
• Diced tomatoes
• Hot sauce
• Salsa (or salsa verde)
• Jalapenos
• Fresh Cilantro
• Chopped bell peppers

How To Store Leftovers

Keep the leftover Cheesy Taco Spaghetti in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.

More Taco Inspired Recipes

• Taco Lasagna
• Easy Taco Pizza
• Doritos Taco Pasta Salad
• Taco Tater Tot Casserole
• Easy Taco Soup
• Crescent Taco Ring
• Fritos Taco Salad